$495,000

For sale

145 W••••• School House Ln (Sign up for 50 free credits to unlock)Philadelphia, PA 19144

5Beds
4.5Baths
3,471Sq Ft Living
5,227Sq Ft Lot
1850Year Built

Property Description

This gracious, Penn-Knox Victorian offers beautiful period architecture, distinctive character, and a versatile multi-unit layout, with each apartment offering its own unique charm. Currently, 3 of the 4 units are occupied by long-term tenants on month-to-month leases. The first-floor rear unit in two stories and has a private exterior entrance and features a spacious living room with a beamed ceiling and parquet flooring, a kitchen with an exposed brick wall, and a convenient first-floor powder room. Upstairs, the bedroom with bay window is accompanied by an adjoining study, creating a flexible and comfortable living space. Also on the first floor, with a street-facing porch entrance, is a separate one-bedroom apartment. This charming unit features a large living room with a beautiful bay window, parquet flooring, and access to the basement. The apartment can easily be rejoined with the rear unit, creating an especially appealing owner-occupant configuration. Currently, this unit is unoccupied. The second-floor unit offers one bedroom, a generously sized living room, and an eat-in kitchen. On the third floor, you'll find a large primary bedroom, a second bedroom, and a spacious eat-in kitchen. Located on a sought-after block in Germantown, you are just steps to the shops and restaurants in Maplewood Mall (Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe'), Market Square, and Chelten Avenue (Al-Sham Restaurant and Das Good Cafe), Ultimo Coffee, and Weaver's Way Co-Op This property is also within easy walking distance of local schools like The Philadelphia School for the Deaf, Greene Street Friends and Germantown Friends School, as well as public transportation, while offering the architectural character and flexibility that make historic Philadelphia properties so special. Whether you're looking for an income-producing property, a multi-generational living arrangement, or a home with the potential to create a spacious owner's unit, this Victorian offers an exciting array of possibilities.

Property Facts & Features

Property Type
Multi Family
Status
Active
Listed
Sep 21, 2026
Price per Sq Ft
$143/sqft
ZIP Code
19144
Parking
Public, Unassigned, On Street
Heating
Hot Water
Construction
Wood Siding, Brick, Stone
Style
Converted Dwelling, Victorian
Property Tax (2026)
$5,655/yr
Assessed Value
$404,000
Last Sold
$85,000 · Nov 13, 1989
Neighborhood
Germantown - Penn Knox
County
Philadelphia
School District
The School District of Philadelphia

Estimated Value

$873,000Range $436,500 to $1,309,500

Automated estimate. Not an appraisal.

Features & Amenities

Land Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1199954
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5227

Multi-Unit Info

  • Number of Units: 4
  • Number of 1 Bedroom Units: 3
  • Number of 2 Bedroom Units: 1
  • Number of 3 Bedroom Units: 0

Interior Features

  • Bathroom - Tub Shower
  • Combination Dining/Living
  • Combination Kitchen/Dining
  • Exposed Beams
  • Floor Plan - Traditional
  • Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Kitchen - Galley
  • Kitchen - Efficiency
  • Stain/Lead Glass
  • Wood Floors

Garage and Parking

  • Parking Features: Public, Unassigned, On Street

School Information

  • School District: THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA

Heating and Cooling

  • Heating Features: Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes

Other Property Info

  • Annual Tax Amount: 5655
  • Source Listing Status: Active
  • County: PHILADELPHIA
  • Disclaimer: Standard
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Source Neighborhood: GERMANTOWN
  • Postal Code Plus 4: 3348
  • Subdivision: GERMANTOWN
  • Township: PHILADELPHIA
  • Property Subtype: Quadruplex

Building and Construction

  • Total Square Feet Living: 3471
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3471
  • Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1157
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick, Stone
  • Property Age: 176
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Total Area Sqft: 4628
  • Total Below Grade Area: 1157
  • Architectural Style: Converted Dwelling, Victorian

Location

Lat 40.03178 · Lng -75.17585